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Event Coverage | May 27, 2025 Premium

World Retail Congress 2025 Insights: Consensus on Tariffs Floor, AI Risks in Adaptive Apparel, Smart Scaling in Focus

The Coresight Research team attended and moderated a panel at World Retail Congress 2025. Dive into our insights from the event, which span US tariffs, sustainability, inclusivity—including the challenges that AI (artificial intelligence) may pose in the adaptive apparel sector—and more.

Analyst Corner | May 25, 2025

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Analyst Corner: Retail Giants Drive the Second Wave of Quick Commerce in India, with Madhav Pitaliya

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Madhav Pitaliya, Analyst, discusses the aggressive expansion of quick commerce in India by both digital-first disruptors and traditional retail giants.

Deep Dive | May 23, 2025 Premium

RetailTech: AI in Digital Commerce—GenAI Supercharges Retail to Provide a Seamless Shopping Journey

We explore how AI/ML (machine learning) and GenAI (generative AI) are redefining every step of the customer journey in digital commerce—from awareness and consideration to purchase and retention. Discover how retailers can adapt to shrinking consumer attention spans and create seamless, personalized experiences. We cover key topics including digital marketing, retail media, virtual stores and more.

Store Tracker | May 23, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: US Store Closure Cross 5,000 as Rite Aid Begins Closing Stores

Our Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the US. This week, we highlight the latest store closures by Rite Aid (now New Rite Aid), as well as highlight store opening and closure announcements from Bling Glamour, Boot Barn, CVS Health and others.

Store Tracker | May 23, 2025 Databank Members

Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: Greggs Drives Store Closures—And Openings

Our Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies in the UK. This week, we highlight store opening and closure news at Greggs, The Range and The TJX Companies, among others.

Infographic | May 23, 2025 Free Report

Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 21: US Retail and Consumer Developments

Discover key data points we are watching in week 21 of 2025. This week, we present proprietary survey findings on shifts in US consumer sentiment as well as new projections for US retail sales. Plus, with Dick’s Sporting Goods set to acquire Foot Locker, we highlight footwear shopper penetration for these companies.

Infographic | May 22, 2025 Premium

Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 21, 2025—Infographic

Our latest weekly update on US consumer sentiment, based on proprietary survey findings, reveals an end to the positive trends in financial and economic expectations, with variations by income level.

Infographic | May 21, 2025 Free Report

Earnings Insights 1Q25, Week 4: Alibaba, Walmart and Others Report Sales Growth While Under Armour Reports Sales Decline—Infographic

Discover the latest revenue and EPS (earnings per share) data from week four of the 1Q25 (first quarter of 2025) earnings season with this infographic, covering various companies that reported in the week ended May 18, 2025, including Alibaba, Walmart and more.

Insight Report | May 21, 2025 Premium

May 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded Purchases

The monthly Coresight Research US Retail Sales Outlook series tracks several major macroeconomic indicators and their likely effect on US retail sales. In this report, we analyze the latest available data as of May 19, 2025.

Insight Report | May 21, 2025 Premium

Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic Reach

Dick’s Sporting Goods announced in mid-May 2025 that it will acquire competitor Foot Locker for $2.4 billion. Uncover the implications of the deal for each company and for the wider US apparel market. We offer insights on shopper penetration, store portfolios and expansion, and geographical reach, leveraging proprietary survey findings and data analysis.

Deep Dive | May 20, 2025 Databank Members

Positive Sentiment Trend Comes to an End; Kohl’s Leads in Department Store Shopping: US Consumer Survey Insights

Which department stores are popular among US consumers? What are department store shoppers buying? Dive into our sector-focused insights and discover how overall consumer sentiment is tracking with our new survey findings.

Insight Report | May 20, 2025 Premium

Kohl’s CEO Removal—Why It Happened and What It Means for US Department Stores

Kohl’s abruptly terminated its former CEO, Ashley Buchanan, on May 1, 2025, “for cause.” We explore the reasons behind Buchanan’s termination, as well as the implications of the firing for both Kohl’s and the US department store sector at large.

Insight Report | May 20, 2025 Premium

AI Insights: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo To Join OpenAI as CEO of Applications

OpenAI announced on May 7, 2025, that Fidji Simo, the current CEO and Chair of Instacart, will join OpenAI later this year as CEO of Applications. We discuss the implications of this move for the company and for the AI (artificial intelligence) race in general.

Insight Report | May 19, 2025 Premium

RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next Level

From smarter foot-traffic insights to real-time building optimization and lease management, a new generation of technologies is reshaping what’s possible for mall operators. We explore how landlords can transform shopping centers into data-powered environments that are more efficient, intelligent and profitable.

Analyst Corner | May 18, 2025

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Analyst Corner: US Consumer Sentiment Varies by Age and Income—Uncovering Demographic Trends, with Aditya Kaushik

In this week’s Analyst Corner, Aditya Kaushik, Analyst, draws on Coresight Research survey findings to unearth trends in US consumer sentiment, discussing how expectations for the economy and personal finances vary by demographic.